2011 NHL All Star Game Logo Revealed
by Bob Wage on Jul 27, 2010 1:20 AM EDT
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In a brief press conference on Monday afternoon at the RBC Plaza in downtown Raleigh, Jim Rutherford revealed the brand new 2011 NHL All Star Game logo. Rutherford was very pleased with the logo in that it included features that Caniacs would appreciate and relate to.
Here is a description behind the league's design:
"The primary color of the logo is a tribute to the Hurricanes and their legion of fans, the ‘Caniacs,’ who display their team pride by wearing red during home games at the RBC Center. Also, the holding shape is consistent with the Hurricanes’ primary logo. With the 2011 NHL All-Star Game being played in the state capital of North Carolina, Raleigh, and the popularity of the Hurricanes stretching well beyond the Triangle, inspiration for the banners along the top and bottom of the logo is derived from the official flag of the state of North Carolina."
The RBC Plaza will be hanging a 5,000 square foot window treatment along the Fayetteville Street side of the building starting this weekend in time for "Raleigh Wide Open" on Saturday. All Star merchandise will be available for sale for the first time during the event.
Rutherford also held court with the media after the press conference and answered some questions. Check out the highlights after the jump.
- There is nothing new to report about the Peter Karmanos bid to acquire a new partner.
- Rutherford most likely will not be signing anyone else before training camp.
- Season ticket sales are good, almost as good as the offseason after the Cup win.
- Local businesses will probably make out better financially during the All Star weekend than the Canes. The team will make a percentage of profit on merchandise sales up to one month prior to the event, then the NHL gets the profit.
- It's still too early to know if tickets to All Star events will be available to the public. Season ticket holders get first priority and the NHL will get 6 to 8 thousand tickets. If any tickets remain, they will go on sale to the public.
(Sorry my video did not turn out, but the gist of the PC is above)
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Announcement to non-'Canes fans
Jokes about the Hurricanes’ logo resembling a flushing toilet have been noted. You are henceforth unoriginal if you use this joke in the future. We’ve heard it. A billion times. Guess what else the Hurricanes’ logo resembles…
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by Great Ice-Pectations on Jul 27, 2010 1:34 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
From now on whenever I see the “flushing toilet” joke, I’m just going to copy and paste this comment as my response.
"What Carolina really has going for them is Brandon Sutter. When that kid first showed up, he looked like a skinny little thing that wouldn’t last two weeks. But he’s turned into a real star."
Season Ticket Sales and Sales of Merchandise
It’s music to my ears that Season Ticket sales are strong. In terms of merchandising, I think it would make sense to have a grassroots effort to get people to buy the merchandise early where the Hurricanes organization gets the profit. There are plenty of creative people here who probably could help. The combination of increased season ticket revenue and merchandising revenue would really help mid-season if the Hurricanes are, as I believe they will, in the battle for a playoff spot.
Thanks Bob
and i too have had a glitch or 2 this morning as well…we had a nice thunderstorm roll over and near my house last night & early this morning…and AD i agree with ya 1000%
and if things do improve with ST sales…who knows it might even improve the chances of find a good person to be willing to come on board with PK…
And if it Aint Hockey,It Aint Nothin !!
That Checkers 3rd Sweater ROCKS !!!
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